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Discussions on United States Navy enlisted uniforms, rating
badge history, distinguishing marks, qualification badges and many other USN
collectibles and special interest items. Now hear this: All ashore that's
going ashore!

Published books: Members have asked to be kept updated
on the release of my book U.S. Navy Tailor-Made Dress Blues, Liberty
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information when ordering. Thank you for your interest.

Cleaning note: If you obtain a rating badge that has
previously been in a scrapbook and has glue on it you can clean the glue off
by soaking in distilled White vinegar and using a soft brush. Thoroughly rinse
in cold water after cleaning and allow to dry. Will not harm the material.

Is that valuable patch real or fake? Is a "black
light" or "burn test" worth performing? Attempting to detect fake rating
badges and other collectible military patches.

Nautical Boatswain's Calls (Bos'n Call / Bos'n Whistle /
Bos'n Pipe)

United States Navy terminology: In the beginning of U.S. Navy
history much of our terminology, phrases and sayings evolved from British
Admiral Nelson's Navy. That terminology has remained much the same since those
days, but some sayings have been dropped, some have changed meanings and technology
has added many additional terms and sayings to the modern U.S. Navy.